Some influencers view the launch of Threads as a potential threat to Twitter Meta Platforms, Inc (Meta), the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, recently unveiled its Threads app, a direct competitor to Twitter, on July 6, 2023. Following the launch, the Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData, a leading…
Read More
The significant fine sends a clear message to all digital service providers The European Union (EU) has imposed a historic €1.2 billion ($US1.29 billion) fine on Meta, the owner of the Facebook social media platform, for its failure to adequately protect the data of European Facebook users stored and processed…
Read More
The information was presented at the European Stroke Organisation Conference Earlier this year, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued a binding dispute resolution decision regarding Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE), the company behind Facebook. The Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA) conducted an inquiry into Facebook’s service and…
Read More
Tackling online child sexual abuse Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has served legal notices on social media giants Twitter and TikTok, and one of the world’s largest technology companies, Google, requiring them to answer tough questions about how they are tackling online child sexual abuse. The notices have been issued under the…
Read More
The sweep is being run over the coming weeks The ACCC has this week started a sweep to identify misleading testimonials and endorsements by social media influencers. It will also look at more than 100 influencers mentioned in over 150 tip-offs from consumers who responded to the ACCC’s Facebook post…
Read More